More than 850,000 Gauteng vehicle licence discs expire in November and December 2026. Check whether yours is among them, find out how to renew online or in person, and prepare the documents you need. A little planning can help you avoid delays and late penalties.

Everyday moments such as leaving an ATM, walking through a car park or entering a driveway can create opportunities for crime. Planning ahead, limiting distractions, checking your surroundings and knowing how to respond can help South Africans manage these risks without approaching daily life with unnecessary fear.

Investing R1,000 monthly for 20 years could grow to nearly R600,000 if it achieves an average return of 8%. The outcome is not guaranteed and will be affected by fees, market performance and inflation, but the example demonstrates how regular investing and compound growth can work over time.

JoburgCAN is encouraging Johannesburg residents to work together on neighbourhood priorities while keeping municipal authorities accountable. Finding an existing association, properly recording service complaints, and volunteering for a manageable task offer practical starting points. Community participation can support local improvements without taking away the City’s responsibility to deliver.

A stroke may begin with an uneven smile, arm weakness or sudden speech difficulty. Balance and vision changes can also be warning signs. Learn the FAST reminder, the South African emergency numbers and why symptoms that disappear still need urgent medical attention.

Depression can affect people across genders and life stages, and it does not always look like sadness. Learn which changes deserve attention, how to prepare for an assessment and how to support someone practically. Effective treatment is available, and urgent help should be sought when safety is at risk.

Six uncapped players have been selected for the Springboks’ November Nations Championship campaign, including Bulls backs Sebastian de Klerk and Luan Giliomee.

 The squad combines emerging talent with established internationals ahead of matches against Italy, France and Ireland, followed by a fourth Test during Finals Weekend.

Michael Peter Reid has won the 2026 SA Fashion Week New Talent Search with Commitment Issues, a collection shaped by uncertainty and emotional acceptance. The competition gives emerging designers valuable industry exposure while testing their ability to combine creative identity, responsible production and commercial potential.

Adopting from Randburg SPCA involves documents, a home inspection and compatibility checks where existing pets are involved. Knowing the requirements beforehand helps prospective owners prepare. Beyond the adoption fee, consider the time, veterinary costs and daily care needed to give an animal a lasting home.

The spiny flower mantis has won the first Mzansi Insect of the Year competition. Its flower-like disguise helps conceal it while hunting, while swirling wing markings create a threatening display. Even its wingless youngsters have an eyespot of their own.